The Tigers won their second title in three years, beating Alabama 44-16 on Jan. 7 in the fourth meeting in as many years between the two college football powers.

The ceremony at the the White House starts at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET.

President Trump has received some criticism for inviting Clemson to the White House in the midst of a partial U.S. government shutdown, which reached its 24th day on Monday, the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

President Donald Trump (center) holds up a Clemson football jersey along with school president James P. Clements (left) and head coach Dabo Swinney (right) during the team's 2017 White House visit.(Photo11: Rafael Suanes, USA TODAY Sports)

Clemson last visited the White House in June 2017 after beating Alabama 35-31 earlier that year to win the national championship.

Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) reacts after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) sheds a tear after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson cheerleader waves a champion flag after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) and running back Darien Rencher (21) join teammates in the alma mater after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson Rally Cats take selfies of themselves on the field after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Former state Governor Nikki Haley and President Jim Clements pose for a photograph after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 to win the National Championship after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson cheerleader Blair Spector celebrates the Tigers College Football National Championship win over Alabama with linebacker James Skalski at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leaves the field with his wife Kathleen after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in the College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is named offensive MVP by nterviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy while being interviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson linebacker Judah Davis (36) takes a selfie with his family after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 to win the College Football National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates in front of the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. Also pictured is cornerback Trayvon Mullen. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney kisses the College Football National Championship trophy after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leaves the field with his wife Kathleen after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 in the College Football National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the College Football National Championship trophy while being interviewed by ESPN's Race Davis after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney points skyward after the Tigers defeated Alabama 44-16 to win the College Football National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA Monday, January 7, 2019. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

A Clemson cheerleader waves a National Championship flag after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson tight end Tyler Brown (86) and linebacker Josh Jackson (45) celebrate after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

A Clemson cheerleader waves a National Championship flag after a 44-16 win over Alabama in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

A Clemson Rally Cat takes a photo of herself in the midst of celebration after the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney looks up in the closing seconds of a game which the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 in the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff

Clemson linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) holds up the trophy after the Tigers beat Alabama 44-16 at the College Football Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California Monday, January 7, 2019. Ken Ruinard / staff